Description
Undated edition with same cover art as pictured. Spiral bound cover has heavy wear along the sides, scuffs, creases and bending. Spiral has some paper teeth torn off but is still connected on 90% of them. Pages have some small tears along the sides but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of the Truckers Atlas for Professional Drivers offers a glimpse into the life of long-haul truckers, a vital cog in the machinery of modern commerce. Published by J.J. Keller, a leading provider of regulatory and compliance solutions for the transportation industry, this atlas was likely a constant companion to countless drivers as they traversed the vast network of highways crisscrossing the United States. Its dog-eared pages and tattered binding bear witness to the countless miles logged, the long hours spent on the road, and the challenges faced by those who keep our nation’s supply chains moving.
While the advent of GPS and digital mapping has somewhat diminished the necessity of physical atlases, collectors and enthusiasts of transportation history may find value in this artifact. It represents a bygone era when paper maps were indispensable tools, and truckers relied on their well-thumbed atlases to navigate the intricate web of routes and plan their journeys. This particular copy’s wear and tear only add to its allure, as each crease and tear tells a story of the open road and the dedicated individuals who called it their office.